Vocabulary
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- have to: Must do
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- thumb down: To reject or disapprove something formally.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at least: As a minimum
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- couple: To join something to something else
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- respond: To answer something or someone
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- reliable: Being likely to be true; believable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- own: To have something as your property
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- person: Man, woman or child
- annoy: To make someone angry
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- inconsistency: State of being inconsistent
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- grammatically: Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
- tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- online: Connected to the internet
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Susan posted on 2026/05/11Ever wanted to give something a perfect 5-star review or a solid 'A' grade? This super practical lesson breaks down all the fun ways to rate things in English, from thumbs up to 'S tier' expressions! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday conversations about movies, products, and more.
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